Ji Man Choi Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left rib cage strain. The move is retroactive to August 12, when he sustained the injury while taking swings. Outfielder Ben Gamel's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Choi had […]

Christian Walker Goes Yard In Loss To Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Walker was responsible for 3/4 of the D-Backs run production in this one. He put Arizona on the board in the top of the first inning […]

Anthony Rizzo To Have More Testing Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) will head back to New York for more testing on Tuesday, but he said he feels like he's progressing from concussion issues. Rizzo did some light agility work in the outfield on Monday and walked at an incline on a treadmill. If the 34-year-old left-handed slugger gets […]

C.J. Cron Still Absent On Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of action on Monday with the team taking on the division-rival Texas Rangers. Mike Moustakas will get the start at first base and will hit cleanup for the Halos against Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer. Monday will be the second straight game that Cron will start […]

DJ LeMahieu Back In Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Monday and is playing first base and batting sixth in the order against Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. This will be LeMahieu's first action since being scratched from last Wednesday's lineup with a tight calf. The 35-year-old veteran infielder hasn't […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/14/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just eight games on a Monday, but that's plenty of action to have a pretty fun DFS slate. Let's see where we want to go...   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

Nolan Schanuel Off To Hot Start In Double-A

Los Angeles Angels prospect Nolan Schanuel is slashing .347/.467/.490 through his first 13 games with Double-A Rocket City. The 2023 11th overall draft pick is navigating the Angels' minor league system quickly. Schanuel possesses an advanced hitting approach, generating more walks than strikeouts throughout his collegiate career, and his power stroke has developed into an […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome to Week 21 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 14 - August 20, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 29-year-old, who's been hot over the last few weeks. He's rocking a 1.010 OPS across the last 12 contests (44 at-bats). Overall, he's slashing […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Sidelined

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is still not playing on Sunday with the team taking on the Miami Marlins. LeMahieu is missing his fifth straight game this week with a sore right calf, but he's available to pinch hit on Sunday and should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of your league trade deadlines have now passed and that means it is just you and the waiver wire now. Fantasy baseball's marathon is nearing the home stretch of September, and that means expanded rosters and prospect parties. Things may feel "settled" and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/13/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, Max Kepler, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 14 - August 20. This week's article will focus on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Davis Schneider, Joey Votto, Josh Bell, Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 21 (2023)

Is anybody else in disbelief we are approaching the middle of August, or is it just me? We are officially coming down to the wire here for the 2023 Major League Baseball season as well as the fantasy baseball season. That went fast, didn't it? Maybe a little too fast. Nevertheless, it's going to be […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. There […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

We are coming up on Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 21 -- Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Matt Olson Smacks Two Home Runs In Braves Lopsided Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson in the first game of a doubleheader, was 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI as the Braves crushed the Mets 21-3 Saturday. Olson smashed his first homer in the sixth frame off of New York reliever Reed Garrett. His second shot came in the eighth inning against […]

Jose Abreu Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 36-year-old missed two straight games due to lower back discomfort. After that, Abreu underwent an MRI which revealed inflammation in his back. The veteran slugger received a pair of cortisone shots on Friday. The Astros are going […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Out Once Again

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The 34-year-old infielder will his miss third straight game while dealing with right calf tightness. The Yankees are hoping he can avoid the injured list with the extra time off. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is covering third base and […]

Top Five MLB Hitter Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 20)

Welcome back to top fantasy baseball hitter prospects to stash for Week 20 of the MLB season! While many of baseball's top young talents have shed their prospect status, plenty of talented hitting prospects have yet to make the final jump. With a wave of prospect promotions expected when rosters expand in September, this is […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Josh Jung, Byron Buxton, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Ryan Helsley and more

We are now deep in the dog days of the summer. The playoff races are heating up like the weather and anything can happen. The same can be said of the fantasy baseball season. We are at the point where league trade deadlines have mostly come and gone. We are now left with who we […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Ke'Bryan Hayes, Triston Casas, James Outman, & More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 10-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate on Saturday night. That's more than we usually get on a weekend! With so many options on the mound and at the plate, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Yesterday was another full slate of games for Friday. We have a lot of Saturday games to get to for today's main slate, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the main slate on Saturday, August 12, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a solid early slate on our Saturday with five of the 16 games getting underway just after lunch. The first game of the Braves/Mutts twin bill at CitiField is in this one, and since it was a scheduled day/night twin bill, we get the regularly scheduled game in the main slate. I love […]

Jose Abreu Remains Out On Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran slugger missed Thursday's game due to lower back discomfort. It appears this issue is still bothering him, so he'll miss at least one more game. This seems like a day-to-day type of […]

Bryce Harper Not Playing Against Twins

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper (back) is out of the starting lineup on Friday with the team facing the visiting Minnesota Twins. Alec Bohm will play first base and bat second, while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner and hits eighth against Twins left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Back spasms knocked Harper out of […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Not Ready To Return

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) remains sidelined for Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. With LeMahieu resting again, utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at the hot corner and bat leadoff for the Yanks against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo. LeMahieu was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right-calf tightness and will remain off the […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Gleyber Torres, Zack Gelof, Wilmer Flores

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 20. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]